National Institute of Genetics (NIG)/ Genetics Program, SOKENDAI offers a research internship program for undergraduate and postgraduate students who wish to gain research experience in genetics and related fields in life sciences. Interns will conduct independent research under the mentorship of a host investigator at NIG.
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Overview of NIGIntern 2025
| Name of Internship | NIG Summer Internship Program 2025 in Japan |
| Institution Name | National Institute of Genetics (NIG) |
| Country | Japan |
| Duration of NIG Internship | June 13 2025 to July 24, 2025 |
| Application Start Date | December 6, 2025 |
| Application Last Date of NIGIntern2025 | January 6, 2025 |
Internship in Japan for International Students 2024
Participants will receive training in scientific research methods, communication skills, and engage in lab visits to interact with principal investigators. The program concludes with the “NIG-INTERN Reports Symposium,” where interns present their research findings. Successful participants will receive a completion certificate from NIG.
In addition to research work, interns can attend graduate-level lectures, journal clubs, and seminars led by distinguished researchers from within and outside NIG.
Benefits of Japan Summer Internship 2025
- Round-trip airfare between the intern’s place of residence (school location) and Japan.
- Round-trip transportation between the airport in Japan and NIG.
- Accommodation fees at the NIG Guest House.
- Travel insurance during the program.
Note: Interns’ Responsibility: Living expenses and Miscellaneous expenses not covered by NIG Japan.
Application Timeline of Fully Funded International Internship 2025
| December 6, 2024 to January 6, 2025 | Application Period |
| End of February 2025 | Result Announcement of NIG-Intern 2025 |
| March to My 2025 | Travel Arrangements |
| June 13 to July 24, 2025 | Internship Period |
| End of July 2025 | Submission of Assignments |
Who Can Apply for NIG Internship 2025?
Applicants must have a strong interest in life sciences. Must be in the prefinal year of their academic program at the time of application, specifically:
Eligibility Criteria of NIG Internship
- 3rd year of a 4-year bachelor’s program.
- 2nd year of a 3-year bachelor’s program.
- 4th year of a 5-year integrated program.
- 1st year of a 2-year master’s program.
- 5th year of a 6-year program.
Students interested in pursuing a PhD at NIG are especially encouraged to apply. Application Restrictions: Applications from non-prefinal students or students already enrolled in a PhD program will not be considered.
Required Documents for Summer Research Internship 2025
- Letter of Motivation / Self Advertisement (within 500 words in English)
- Curriculum Vitae (in English, including education records from high school)
- Scanned Academic Transcript (with English or Japanese translation if needed)
- Two Recommendation Letters (submitted by recommenders through the system
How to Apply for Japan Internship Program?
Applicants must follow the detailed application guideline [NIGIntern2025] available on the official website. All required documents, including recommendation letters, must be submitted online before the deadline.
Selection Process: Fully Funded Internship in Japan
The selection process is highly competitive. In 2024, only 8 candidates were chosen from over 1,080 applications. The number of selected interns varies each year, emphasizing the importance of submitting a strong application.
Deadline of NIGINTERN 2025
January 6, 2025
Apply now to secure your spot in this life-changing opportunity and take your research career to the next level!